Plan an excursion through our urban oasis of cultivated gardens and nearly wild, natural landscapes. Set aside a smidge of extra time for unexpected garden secrets and delights along the way!
Come to Descanso Gardens to experience, learn, and expand with an activity, class, program, or event designed to inspire.
Discover our world-class botanical and horticultural wonders and how we care for them.
Dive into a wellspring of opportunities for kids and adults to learn, observe nature, and participate in the garden.
As a non-profit public garden, we welcome you to join us in supporting our mission through membership and giving. With you, we grow in gratitude!
At Descanso Gardens we connect people with nature and one another. Read about our rich history and future plans to preserve the beauty and heritage of the gardens.
After-hours and daytime events with programs designed to connect garden visitors of all ages to nature. Join us for festivals, immersive installations, music, workshops, tours, and more.
All Wreath Making Workshops are sold out Make a beautiful winter wreath to take home using natural materials, including botanicals from Descanso. Experts will provide instruction to get you started. […]
Sold out Make a beautiful winter wreath to take home using natural materials, including botanicals from Descanso. Experts will provide instruction to get you started. $55 members, $60 non-members. Includes […]
Sold out Make a beautiful winter wreath to take home using natural materials, including botanicals from Descanso. Experts will provide instruction to get you started. $55 members, $60 non-members. Includes […]
Sold out Make a beautiful winter wreath to take home using natural materials, including botanicals from Descanso. Experts will provide instruction to get you started. $55 members, $60 non-members. Includes […]
Click here for the Saturday class beginning February 3 Join artist Virginia Hein for a four-week series beginning Friday, February 2 that focuses on exploring sketching landscapes within Descanso Gardens. […]
Join artist Virginia Hein for a four-week series beginning Saturday, February 3 that focuses on exploring sketching landscapes within Descanso Gardens. Bring a spirit of curiosity, play, and experimentation while […]
Led by horticulturalist Andrew Fleming, this workshop on February 3 will include guided instruction on creating poetry inspired by the natural world in our gardens. No advance registration required, free […]
Led by haiku poet Debbie Kolodji, this workshop on February 10 will include time to walk in the garden and be inspired by the camellias and instruction on writing the […]
This class is sold out Join artist Virginia Hein for a sketch walk through the gardens on Thursday, April 4 from 5–6:30pm. This class is designed as an introduction to […]
This class is sold out Join artist Virginia Hein for a sketch walk through the gardens on Thursday, May 2 from 5–6:30pm. This class is designed as an introduction to […]
This class is sold out Join artist Virginia Hein for a sketch walk through the gardens on Thursday, June 6 from 5–6:30pm. This class is designed as an introduction to […]
Make your own art piece and learn more about the Japanese Edo period on Saturday, July 6 at the Boddy House. Participants will explore the Inspired by Edo national student art competition alongside the people who designed it. This workshop includes information about Edo era art depicting nature, an in-depth look at the competition finalists, […]
